Charming Character Home with Development Potential on Nanaimo’s Prettiest Street Located on the iconic, tree-lined Kennedy Street—widely regarded as one of Nanaimo’s most beautiful and desirable neighborhoods—this charming property blends timeless character with rental income potential. The existing home features 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, offering a warm and inviting space perfect for homeowners or as a reliable rental income property. You'll love the preserved old-world architectural details and the spacious, mature yard—ideal for children, pets, or outdoor entertaining. But the opportunity doesn’t stop there: for investors and developers, an approved Development Permit is already in place for a unique live-work complex, including two single-family homes and one duplex. Whether you're looking for a move-in-ready home in a standout location or seeking a promising development site, this property is a rare find in the heart of Nanaimo.
For sale
C$639,000
540 Kennedy St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2J7
4beds
2baths
1,742sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$367/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Tree-lined kennedy streetTimeless characterOld-world architectural detailsSpacious mature yard
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 25, 2025 at 08:40pm
Listed by:
Kelly Whitton Personal Real Estate Corporation,
REMAX Professionals
Source: VIVA,MLS®#: 997721
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Kitchen
- Level: Main,Second
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,143
- Total interior livable area: 1,742 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Main Level
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Central Location, Landscaped, Recreation Nearby, Serviced, Shopping Nearby
Details
- Parcel number: 008864152
- Zoning: DT11
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Character
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Municipal
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Nanaimo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$367/sqft
- Tax assessed value: C$736,000
- Annual tax amount: C$4,850
- Date on market: 5/8/2025
- Ownership: Freehold
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